Do you think you'll need to brush up on your reading/writing skills? Do you want to finish your High School Equivalency Diploma? We are here to help! There's still time to register for the next cycle; click here: bit.ly/virtual-hse.
We can assist if you need help connecting to social services such as childcare referrals and housing assistance, learning how to connect with employment opportunities, navigating college and training programs, and more! We're offering free one-on-one in-person social services sessions (case management).
Email us at casemanagement@bklynlibrary.org to meet with a case manager.
Getting your high school diploma is one of the best things you can do for yourself and one of the most important ways to further your career.
Brooklyn Public Library's High School Equivalency Program (HSE) has helped thousands achieve their educational and professional dreams. We help participants prepare for the General Educational Development (GED) test. The GED is a general education diploma equivalent to a high school diploma.
What We Do: In classes with professional teachers and a rigorous curriculum, we focus on improving reading, writing, math, and critical thinking skills. This part-time program for adults 17 years and older encourages students to work with their classmates, creating a supportive system and friendships that will continue after their coursework is completed.
Time Commitment: Classes meet one or more days per week for 6 hours. Evening, daytime, and weekend schedules are available.
Fast Track Classes - If you need to brush up on your skills before you take the GED exam, enroll in one of our Fast Track classes. Classes meet once a week for those who need to take one or two subjects on the GED. Click here for the flyer.
Class Schedules:
Option 1: Monday/Wednesday 10AM-1PM - Central Library
Option 2: Saturdays 10AM-4PM - Eastern Pkwy Library
High School Equivalency (HSE) Classes - We are here to assist you if you need to improve your reading/writing and math skills to earn your HSE diploma. Classes meet twice a week at an Adult Learning Center near you. Click here for the flyer
Class Schedules:
Morning: Monday/Wednesday 10AM-1PM | Locations: Eastern Parkway and New Lots Libraries
Evening: Tuesday/Thursday 5PM-8PM | Locations: Eastern Parkway and New Lots Libraries
Weekend: Saturdays 10AM-4PM | Locations: Flatbush Library and Central Libraries
We offer a 100% remote HSE preparation class for those who qualify. Click here for the flyer.
Interested? Here's what to do next
You must register in person to enroll in a class. Information sessions are held via Zoom to learn more about the HSE pathways to finish your HSE diploma. Our registration events happen four times per year: Summer: July/August, Fall: August/September, Winter: January and Spring: March/April. Registration sessions and classes are held at a number of library locations, check our Events Calendar to see when the next registration cycle starts. Remember that you will stay for at least three hours, but then you will be placed right away.
17-year-olds must bring their high school discharge papers and proof of age to registration.
At your registration session, you will be assigned your class location based on your educational experience and what classes are available. You can attend registration at any scheduled location, even if that is not where you want to attend classes. Try to attend the earliest registration date possible—classes at specific locations fill up quickly! You will be given options for class locations at your registration session based on your level.
All you need to bring is a pen, and prepare to be with us for 3-4 hours. At registration, we’ll need you to take an assessment so we can determine what program is best for you. At the end of your registration session, you will be given options for class locations based on your level.
- Learning Express Library: Test prep material and practice exams for the GED exams. (An unexpired library barcode and PIN is required for access.)
- World Education Service: Check to see how your current education experience from your home country compares to U.S. university or college admissions requirements and / or professional licensing.
This project is supported by generous grants from the New York State Education Department, Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services.